America: Freedom to Fascism video (Aaron Russo)

[LUVMYSIGP225]

Originally Posted by beardman2

Is this a GWB is sending us to hell in a handbasket or about government getting to big? yeah I know watch it. But I don't feel like setting aside two hours of GWB sucks.

Believe it or not, it is not that partisan. The guy is bashing all parties. He is bashing the gun confiscations in N.O., illegal taxation, Patriot Act. It is kind of eye opening. I am not dumb enough to post a movie on this forum that would bash a particular president or candidate.

[jonny4523]

Where is this video at?

[jmel]

Originally Posted by jonny4523

Where is this video at?

Posted officially in its entirety at google video:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...dom+to+fascism

I think it's pretty non partisan, and has very little propoganda in it. Good video.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...dom+to+fascism

In case you missed it the first time

[beardman2]

alright I'll give it a look over the weekend. I'm sick of the "america sucks" stuff.

[LUVMYSIGP225]

Originally Posted by beardman2

alright I'll give it a look over the weekend. I'm sick of the "america sucks" stuff.

I am tired of the America Sucks stuff, too, but I still found it intersting.

I am as patriotic as they get. Did my 4 years duty behind the yoke of an M-1 Tank. I 100% support my country, just as long as we are talking about the United States Contitution as it was drafted and intended to be.

[Krackels]

So the question for those that have seen it is:

Why do we continue to pay taxes then?

[nightraider]

Originally Posted by beardman2

alright I'll give it a look over the weekend. I'm sick of the "america sucks" stuff.

The US government in the past 50 years has grown WAY to strong. It need's to change, its not a partisan ordeal. The only thing anti-American is what the US government has been doing lately, stripping our original rights.

Lawmakers these days don't speak for the people, they lie and get elected, then do not do what they promised.

Judges pretend they are lawmakers and make decisions that don't go with the voice of the people.

It's all backasswards these days and it needs to change.

[beardman2]

the only thing I don't agree with is "these days". This stuff has been going on since the dawn of time. the real problem (IMHO) is the Supreme Court USED to actually slap the hands of the lawmakers.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Krackels

So the question for those that have seen it is:

Why do we continue to pay taxes then?

Because you don't want to ruin your life if you don't.

I found it interesting how they used the tazzed lady since that whole video was posted here. A little different than the way I found it the first time!

If you wish to protest paying income taxes make sure you have a good tax attorney and a thick wallet.

I would bet there is at least one IRS official on this board looking at the size of the membership?

I am no economics expert but what would happen if tomorrow the "government" took over printing money. Printed up enough to pay the national debt. Inflation? Double digit inflation? Worse?

A lot of nations did away with the gold standard.

There has been discussion that the Dept of Education should be done away with.

The problem with Income Tax is that it is not just a revenue raising tool. It is too political. Examples abound! How many Congressmen have two homes - one in their home state and one in DC. That is why you can deduct mortgage interest for both a primary and secondary residence.

What is your solution? Remember you will need to get it by some of the strongest lobbies.

[XDAndMe]

Originally Posted by nightraider

The US government in the past 50 years has grown WAY to strong. It need's to change, its not a partisan ordeal. The only thing anti-American is what the US government has been doing lately, stripping our original rights.

Lawmakers these days don't speak for the people, they lie and get elected, then do not do what they promised.

Judges pretend they are lawmakers and make decisions that don't go with the voice of the people.

It's all backasswards these days and it needs to change.

I watched the video last night, and my understanding of it is that it is not the US government that getting strong... quite the contrary. Government has its hands tied by the elite bankers that run the show.

Why is the government not exercising its ability to produce interest-free currency for its own country!? Why are we paying interest to private bankers to loan us our currency, which isn't backed by our gold and is practically worthless? Why do these private bankers have our gold!?

This video left an usettling feeling my stomach.